Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Transportation Analyst
Universal Forest Products, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49504
Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.
Job Summary
The Transportation Analyst is responsible for providing reporting and data management to assist the operation of the transportation department, as well as provide software support.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Develops and maintains reporting tools, and data and communicates and coordinates the transportation department's performance metrics as determined by management* Develops and maintains daily, weekly and monthly reports to be distributed to management and outside parties to track performance and financial results* Develops and distributes performance metrics to assess the internal performance* Maintains company and carriers' fuel and cost files daily* Interacts with internal and external technical personnel in order to facilitate the maintenance of transportation software and provide guidance and maintenance as needed* Monitor interface errors and resolve them while providing feedback and training to users* Supports outside carriers' use of the TMS website and provides training and support* Maintains lane rate information* Uses information to develop ad hoc reporting as required
Qualifications
* Preferred bachelor's degree in business or related discipline or equivalent* Three to five years of experience in the transportation industry* Strong knowledge of MS Excel and MS Access* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products* Prior experience with Transportation Management Systems is a plus
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Summary
The Transportation Analyst is responsible for providing reporting and data management to assist the operation of the transportation department, as well as provide software support.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Develops and maintains reporting tools, and data and communicates and coordinates the transportation department's performance metrics as determined by management* Develops and maintains daily, weekly and monthly reports to be distributed to management and outside parties to track performance and financial results* Develops and distributes performance metrics to assess the internal performance* Maintains company and carriers' fuel and cost files daily* Interacts with internal and external technical personnel in order to facilitate the maintenance of transportation software and provide guidance and maintenance as needed* Monitor interface errors and resolve them while providing feedback and training to users* Supports outside carriers' use of the TMS website and provides training and support* Maintains lane rate information* Uses information to develop ad hoc reporting as required
Qualifications
* Preferred bachelor's degree in business or related discipline or equivalent* Three to five years of experience in the transportation industry* Strong knowledge of MS Excel and MS Access* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products* Prior experience with Transportation Management Systems is a plus
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.